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The workflow JSON
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{
"id": "PVBUCGQUOiOrIfli",
"meta": {
"templateCredsSetupCompleted": true
},
"name": "n8n update",
"tags": [
{
"id": "AW45ve4sa5vbdnkZ",
"name": "#n8n",
"createdAt": "2025-03-30T00:22:43.140Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-03-30T00:22:43.140Z"
}
],
"nodes": [
{
"id": "445aa127-ac55-4e01-ab07-90a45cf0fab1",
"name": "Pull n8n Image",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.ssh",
"position": [
300,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"cwd": "={{ $('Set Default variable').item.json['working-directory'] }}",
"command": "sudo docker pull docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n"
},
"credentials": {
"sshPassword": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "e437f006-cdee-4ab3-bfaa-f323b072c380",
"name": "docker compose pull",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.ssh",
"position": [
560,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"cwd": "={{ $('Set Default variable').item.json['working-directory'] }}",
"command": "sudo docker compose pull"
},
"credentials": {
"sshPassword": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "79e7a23e-1bd6-45c8-b9b0-ee959c11aa01",
"name": "check n8n installed version",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.ssh",
"position": [
-1100,
-660
],
"parameters": {
"cwd": "={{ $json['working-directory'] }}",
"command": "=sudo docker inspect \"{{ $json['n8n-container-name'] }}\" | jq -r '.[0].Config.Labels[\"org.opencontainers.image.version\"]'"
},
"credentials": {
"sshPassword": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"executeOnce": false,
"typeVersion": 1,
"alwaysOutputData": false
},
{
"id": "a84ab5f7-da59-4d7a-aeac-ec1651115924",
"name": "When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger",
"position": [
-1800,
-200
],
"parameters": {},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "9306fb33-0780-49db-bf22-13e264f0c2bf",
"name": "Schedule Trigger",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger",
"position": [
-1800,
-460
],
"parameters": {
"rule": {
"interval": [
{
"daysInterval": 3,
"triggerAtHour": 13
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.2
},
{
"id": "a47fe6aa-f12b-4974-ac55-214b2fd76eff",
"name": "Sticky Note",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-1540,
-660
],
"parameters": {
"height": 500,
"content": "## Default Variables \nBefore starting, please set the following variables: \n\n- **working-directory**: The directory where your `docker-compose.yml` file is located. \n- **n8n-container-name**: The name of your n8n Docker container. \n- **telegram-id**: Your Telegram chat ID. You can find it by messaging `@get_id_bot` on Telegram. \n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "bd9cba21-5ce6-4ce1-803b-ac77b9e58f45",
"name": "Sticky Note1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-1300,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"height": 300,
"content": "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet information from the n8n GitHub repository to find the latest released version of n8n. \n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "4db11a08-3feb-4f91-9671-a675a2e7ae76",
"name": "Sticky Note2",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-1040,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"height": 300,
"content": "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis node removes \"n8n@\" from the version string. \nFor example: \n- Before: `n8n@1.84.3` \n- After: `1.84.3` \n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "d479524f-143e-4894-909d-e9970590e0e2",
"name": "Sticky Note3",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-1160,
-880
],
"parameters": {
"height": 400,
"content": "## Check Installed Image Version \nExecute a command on the server to determine which version of n8n is currently running. \n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "f896acec-2dc5-477b-88f2-9b8e36550006",
"name": "Sticky Note4",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-820,
-880
],
"parameters": {
"width": 420,
"height": 520,
"content": "## SQL Query: Merging Inputs \nThis query retrieves the `stdout` field from `input1` and `tag_name` from `input2`. \nIt uses a `LEFT JOIN` to merge the data based on matching `id` fields. \n\nQuery: \n```sql\nSELECT input1.stdout AS stdout, \ninput2.tag_name AS tag_name\nFROM input1\nLEFT JOIN input2 ON input1.id = input2.id;\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "7913800b-b46f-40e2-851d-cc3cc2104843",
"name": "Sticky Note5",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-60,
-1080
],
"parameters": {
"height": 380,
"content": "## Telegram Notificaton [OPTIONAL]\nSend a Telegram message and inform that there is nothing to do and n8n is already on the latest version.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "63ef2c3f-d0d2-438e-9427-90592397df22",
"name": "Sticky Note6",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-380,
-680
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Compare Versions \nThis node compares two versions: one from Docker and another from the n8n GitHub repository. \nIf a new version is available, it will be detected. \n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "77ebd46f-09af-4e68-a1a7-a6d97c3f9021",
"name": "Sticky Note7",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-40,
-420
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Telegram Approve\nSend a Telegram notification and inform that a new version is available. Ask if the user wants to update.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "7365971c-1e77-4eae-a23f-9f7843b40889",
"name": "Sticky Note8",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
220,
-420
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Pull Docker Image\nPull the latest n8n image. You can modify the command as needed.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "1e7b547c-e9b1-4b91-8241-6cdd6a746100",
"name": "Sticky Note9",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
500,
-420
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Docker Compose Pull\nRuns in the directory you defined in the Default variable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "f2817779-b2e9-4205-baf7-1f0481bae0e4",
"name": "Sticky Note10",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
780,
-420
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Docker Compose Up \nIn this step, the container will be started with the new image.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "4823d32f-9237-444f-812f-1bc494d0e087",
"name": "Sticky Note11",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
1060,
-420
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Telegram Notificaton\nSend a Telegram notification and inform that n8n has been updated.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "8bcf0308-7904-4635-8f0e-7335e360dabc",
"name": "docker compose up",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.ssh",
"position": [
840,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"cwd": "={{ $('Set Default variable').item.json['working-directory'] }}",
"command": "sudo docker compose up -d"
},
"credentials": {
"sshPassword": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "add506c6-88b7-480c-be13-2de86f6094ca",
"name": "Sticky Note12",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote",
"position": [
-1840,
-660
],
"parameters": {
"height": 340,
"content": "## Schedule Trigger \nYou can schedule this workflow, for example, every three days to check n8n images.\n\n\n\n\n\n"
},
"typeVersion": 1
},
{
"id": "045ebd0a-9d54-4cae-8307-f23ed26103f9",
"name": "Set Default variable",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"position": [
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-320
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"assignments": {
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{
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"name": "working-directory",
"type": "string",
"value": ""
},
{
"id": "451aad67-5190-4eab-a982-56092734bb07",
"name": "n8n-container-name",
"type": "string",
"value": ""
},
{
"id": "8a294900-f367-47a2-b260-344b133dc2ff",
"name": "telegram-id",
"type": "string",
"value": "598677820"
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 3.4,
"alwaysOutputData": true
},
{
"id": "6bc2b28c-0f3c-44aa-a536-766f972f9e22",
"name": "Github HTTP Request",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest",
"position": [
-1240,
-220
],
"parameters": {
"url": "https://api.github.com/repos/n8n-io/n8n/releases/latest",
"options": {}
},
"typeVersion": 4.2,
"alwaysOutputData": false
},
{
"id": "8ba3f574-9f2b-48d2-95fc-b57d57ecf6c1",
"name": "Merge Results",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.merge",
"position": [
-660,
-560
],
"parameters": {
"mode": "combineBySql",
"query": "SELECT input1.stdout, input2.tag_name \nFROM input1 \nLEFT JOIN input2 ON true;"
},
"typeVersion": 3.1
},
{
"id": "c97723c3-1733-4481-add2-7ecae02ea144",
"name": "Edit Version String",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.set",
"position": [
-960,
-220
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"assignments": {
"assignments": [
{
"id": "f6e5cc51-aa49-46e5-aa4c-73baec811afa",
"name": "tag_name",
"type": "string",
"value": "={{ $json[\"tag_name\"].replace(\"n8n@\", \"\") }}"
}
]
}
},
"typeVersion": 3.4
},
{
"id": "22bec435-84ba-44bb-8127-c5b099fda7f2",
"name": "Comapre Two Input",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.if",
"position": [
-320,
-500
],
"parameters": {
"options": {},
"conditions": {
"options": {
"version": 2,
"leftValue": "",
"caseSensitive": true,
"typeValidation": "strict"
},
"combinator": "and",
"conditions": [
{
"id": "e88d2c77-5ee1-4296-a612-d9b2290f6e03",
"operator": {
"type": "string",
"operation": "equals"
},
"leftValue": "={{ $json.stdout }}",
"rightValue": "={{ $json.tag_name }}"
}
]
},
"looseTypeValidation": "="
},
"typeVersion": 2.2
},
{
"id": "be9bdef5-88f4-4f12-8938-82f8206b8655",
"name": "Telegram Notif",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.telegram",
"position": [
0,
-860
],
"parameters": {
"text": "n8n is up to date.",
"chatId": "={{ $('Set Default variable').item.json['telegram-id'] }}",
"additionalFields": {}
},
"credentials": {
"telegramApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.2
},
{
"id": "59ece477-dcf2-4898-a362-7fcd35a49315",
"name": "Telegram Approve",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.telegram",
"position": [
20,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"chatId": "={{ $('Set Default variable').item.json['telegram-id'] }}",
"message": "Hi, \na new n8n version is available. \nI'm ready to update. \nCan I start now?",
"options": {},
"operation": "sendAndWait"
},
"credentials": {
"telegramApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.2
},
{
"id": "292efcfd-bbd7-4170-9e9f-020f10483c5e",
"name": "Telegram Notif1",
"type": "n8n-nodes-base.telegram",
"position": [
1120,
-240
],
"parameters": {
"text": "We are updating n8n to the latest version.",
"chatId": "={{ $('Set Default variable').item.json['telegram-id'] }}",
"additionalFields": {}
},
"credentials": {
"telegramApi": {
"name": "<your credential>"
}
},
"typeVersion": 1.2
}
],
"active": true,
"settings": {
"timezone": "Asia/Tehran",
"callerPolicy": "workflowsFromSameOwner",
"executionOrder": "v1",
"saveExecutionProgress": false
},
"versionId": "e7c52f1d-e131-4911-bf04-5d3ebefc8271",
"connections": {
"Merge Results": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Comapre Two Input",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Pull n8n Image": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "docker compose pull",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Telegram Notif1": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Comapre Two Input",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Schedule Trigger": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Set Default variable",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Telegram Approve": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Pull n8n Image",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Comapre Two Input": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Telegram Notif",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
],
[
{
"node": "Telegram Approve",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"docker compose up": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Telegram Notif1",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Edit Version String": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Merge Results",
"type": "main",
"index": 1
}
]
]
},
"Github HTTP Request": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Edit Version String",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"docker compose pull": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "docker compose up",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"Set Default variable": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "check n8n installed version",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
},
{
"node": "Github HTTP Request",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"check n8n installed version": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Merge Results",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
},
"When clicking \u2018Test workflow\u2019": {
"main": [
[
{
"node": "Set Default variable",
"type": "main",
"index": 0
}
]
]
}
}
}
Credentials you'll need
Each integration node will prompt for credentials when you import. We strip credential IDs before publishing — you'll add your own.
sshPasswordtelegramApi
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How this works
This workflow automates the process of updating your n8n instance to the latest version, ensuring you benefit from new features, security patches, and performance improvements without manual intervention. It is ideal for self-hosted n8n users who manage their setups on a server and want reliable, scheduled maintenance to keep operations smooth. The key step involves using SSH to pull the latest n8n Docker image and run compose commands, followed by checks to verify the update, with optional Telegram notifications for status alerts.
Use this workflow for routine updates on a dedicated server where Docker is in play, such as weekly schedules to maintain a production environment. Avoid it if your n8n is cloud-hosted or if you prefer manual control over updates to test changes first. Common variations include adding HTTP requests to fetch release notes or customising the schedule for off-peak hours.
About this workflow
n8n update. Uses ssh, manualTrigger, scheduleTrigger, stickyNote. Event-driven trigger; 27 nodes.
Source: https://github.com/Zie619/n8n-workflows — original creator credit. Request a take-down →
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